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Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool Application in a Pediatric Concussion Clinic.

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traditional concussion symptom scales do not assess function. We piloted a mobile app-based assessment that aims to measure the functional impact of symptoms. METHODS: Patients with concussion completed the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool and traditional symptom scales postinjury. RESULTS: Linear regression assessed the predictive value of the Functional Assessment of Concussion Tool symptom number and function rating compared to scores on 2 traditional symptom scales across 4 symptom domains. The mobile app symptom number predicted scores on traditional symptom scales across domains. The rating score predicted traditional scale scores in 2 domains. The mobile health tool did not predict recovery. DISCUSSION: This mobile health concussion symptom assessment may measure the functional impact of symptoms, though further study is needed.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Katherine Lumetta, Sam Halama, Shayne Fehr, Jennifer Apps, Danny Thomas

Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institutes of Health

Award: Clinical and Translational Science Award